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Maritime headliners recognised for positive news

Promoting good news

Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 451

SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as well as drives to minimise the impact of the marine enterprises on the environment.

Tilayi takes the wheel

Getting into the driving seat

Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 1195

It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in Pretoria to discuss his time at SAMSA as well as plans for the future.

Large-scale seismic survey project launched

MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km2 of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale...

Dedicated grape service for South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd will offer dedicated weekly sailings for fresh grapes and fruit from South Africa to Europe from the end of December on...

Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique

MOZAMBIQUE: The launch of the National Capacity Development Programme for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Professionals this week in Mozambique...

Reviewing port charges to address operating costs

TANZANIA: Hosted by the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), port stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam this week to discuss the Tanzania...

Study calls for limits to offshore bunkering

SOUTH AFRICA: A new study funded through a grant by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) concludes that, until high levels of environmental...

Thursday, December 11, 2025 0 338

SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony

South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science...

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